We asked the globe-trotters who contributed to our feature "Best Places You've Never Heard Of" to share their time-tested strategies for packing, coping with emergencies, and approaching the locals.
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TripAdvisor's free new service intends to help you tap the wisdom of your Facebook friends who've traveled to places you're eager to learn about. We put it to the test by posing a question about Italy—and came away disappointed.
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